CME 405 Final Exam Questions with Correct Answers Latest Update 2025/2026
T/F
Efficiency means doing more work during the same time frame, and productivity means doing
the same amount of work in less time. - Answers False
T/F
Total quality management (TQM) is a comprehensive approach to quality that involves
continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the involvement of all employees in the
organization. - Answers True
Which of the following is considered one of the construction fatal four?
a. Improper equipment usage
b. Inefficient project planning
c. Lack of fire safety measures
d. Inadequate fall protection
e. Absence of hazard communication measures - Answers d. Inadequate fall protection
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of 'quality control' and 'quality
assurance' in a construction project?
a. Quality control ensures compliance with safety regulations.
b. Quality assurance focuses on minimizing project costs.
c. Quality control aims to prevent defects during construction.
d. Quality assurance involves on-site project management.
e. Quality control and quality assurance are interchangeable terms with the same meaning. -
Answers c. Quality control aims to prevent defects during construction.
What of the following does not characterize productivity improvement?
a. Output increases, input decreases.
,b. Output increases, input stays the same.
c. Output increase, input increases but at a slower rate.
d. Output remains the same, input increases.
e. Output decreases, input decreases but at a more rapid rate. - Answers d. Output remains the
same, input increases.
In a construction accident, which cost is higher?
a. Direct cost
b. Indirect cost
c. Both are almost equal in any case
d. Cannot be specified for most cases - Answers b. Indirect cost
T/F
Contractors can receive work compensation benefits from owner/clients. - Answers False
T/F
A hazard is a condition that, if left uncorrected, may lead to an accident, illness or property
damage. - Answers True
Which of the following injuries is not covered by workers' compensation?
a. Broken bones from falls or impact with heavy equipment
b. Traumatic brain injuries from being struck in the head by falling objects
c. Burns from welding sparks, fires, explosions, or electrocutions
d. Falling off a ladder at the employee's home
e. Injuries sustained during a company-sponsored team-building event - Answers d. Falling off a
ladder at the employee's home
Which of the following factors are typically considered in determining insurance premium rates
for a construction business?
A. number of employees
, B. type of work performed (risks)
C. accident history
D. potential future losses
E. quality of employer's safety program
F. all of the above - Answers F. all of the above
If an ironworker loses a hand, its going to be hard for him to be an effective ironworker beyond
that point. This type of rehabilitation helps an ironworker adapt to new work situations, acquire
new skills or receive support in finding alternative employment opportunities that accommodate
their abilities. What is this type of rehabilitation in workers' compensation?
a. Emotional rehabilitation
b. Medical rehabilitation
c. Vocational rehabilitation
d. Financial rehabilitation
e. Physical rehabilitation - Answers c. Vocational rehabilitation
What is the difference between engineering controls and administrative controls in hazard
control?
a. Engineering controls are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, while
administrative controls are procedures or policies to minimize risk
b. Engineering controls are policies or procedures to minimize risk, while administrative controls
are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards
c. Engineering controls are training sessions for workers, while administrative controls are
safety posters on a job site
d. Engineering controls and administrative controls are the same thing - Answers a. Engineering
controls are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, while administrative controls are
procedures or policies to minimize risk
T/F
Incident rate are leading indicators. - Answers False
T/F
Efficiency means doing more work during the same time frame, and productivity means doing
the same amount of work in less time. - Answers False
T/F
Total quality management (TQM) is a comprehensive approach to quality that involves
continuous improvement, customer satisfaction, and the involvement of all employees in the
organization. - Answers True
Which of the following is considered one of the construction fatal four?
a. Improper equipment usage
b. Inefficient project planning
c. Lack of fire safety measures
d. Inadequate fall protection
e. Absence of hazard communication measures - Answers d. Inadequate fall protection
Which of the following best describes the primary focus of 'quality control' and 'quality
assurance' in a construction project?
a. Quality control ensures compliance with safety regulations.
b. Quality assurance focuses on minimizing project costs.
c. Quality control aims to prevent defects during construction.
d. Quality assurance involves on-site project management.
e. Quality control and quality assurance are interchangeable terms with the same meaning. -
Answers c. Quality control aims to prevent defects during construction.
What of the following does not characterize productivity improvement?
a. Output increases, input decreases.
,b. Output increases, input stays the same.
c. Output increase, input increases but at a slower rate.
d. Output remains the same, input increases.
e. Output decreases, input decreases but at a more rapid rate. - Answers d. Output remains the
same, input increases.
In a construction accident, which cost is higher?
a. Direct cost
b. Indirect cost
c. Both are almost equal in any case
d. Cannot be specified for most cases - Answers b. Indirect cost
T/F
Contractors can receive work compensation benefits from owner/clients. - Answers False
T/F
A hazard is a condition that, if left uncorrected, may lead to an accident, illness or property
damage. - Answers True
Which of the following injuries is not covered by workers' compensation?
a. Broken bones from falls or impact with heavy equipment
b. Traumatic brain injuries from being struck in the head by falling objects
c. Burns from welding sparks, fires, explosions, or electrocutions
d. Falling off a ladder at the employee's home
e. Injuries sustained during a company-sponsored team-building event - Answers d. Falling off a
ladder at the employee's home
Which of the following factors are typically considered in determining insurance premium rates
for a construction business?
A. number of employees
, B. type of work performed (risks)
C. accident history
D. potential future losses
E. quality of employer's safety program
F. all of the above - Answers F. all of the above
If an ironworker loses a hand, its going to be hard for him to be an effective ironworker beyond
that point. This type of rehabilitation helps an ironworker adapt to new work situations, acquire
new skills or receive support in finding alternative employment opportunities that accommodate
their abilities. What is this type of rehabilitation in workers' compensation?
a. Emotional rehabilitation
b. Medical rehabilitation
c. Vocational rehabilitation
d. Financial rehabilitation
e. Physical rehabilitation - Answers c. Vocational rehabilitation
What is the difference between engineering controls and administrative controls in hazard
control?
a. Engineering controls are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, while
administrative controls are procedures or policies to minimize risk
b. Engineering controls are policies or procedures to minimize risk, while administrative controls
are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards
c. Engineering controls are training sessions for workers, while administrative controls are
safety posters on a job site
d. Engineering controls and administrative controls are the same thing - Answers a. Engineering
controls are physical measures to eliminate or reduce hazards, while administrative controls are
procedures or policies to minimize risk
T/F
Incident rate are leading indicators. - Answers False
